Meet Our Team
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20+ Years of Experience
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Our Mission Statement
As a company and as individual employees, we are committed to providing exceptional customer service and delivery of timely and quality coating services. We will strive for customer satisfaction, valuing each customer for their repeat business.
Our workplace and personnel will be trained and required to maintain a safe and healthy workplace with accountability to our respective duties and responsibilities. SDPPC takes pride in employing reliable, responsible, dependable individuals who are willing to take on the task at hand and perform to the best of their knowledge and ability. ​
Philip Johnson ​
CEO & President
In 2007, I returned to San Diego to take over the operations management of San Diego Powder Coating. Before 2007, and as the 2008 recession hit full force, our two separate shops primarily serviced walk-in customer projects, custom fencing companies, auto performance and restoration, and some US Navy and military support contractors.
By 2010, the majority of the custom fencing and automotive work had vanished. The focus was to improve the company's quality and system so that SDPC could be more competitive in the modern economy and obtain industry certifications.
One of the primary goals was to combine the two companies into one facility. This was accomplished in 2011 and allowed for the establishment of a more organized coatings process, improved work practices and finishes, and a more organized use of our workforce. This achievement laid the groundwork for the operations and facilities that we have today.
We have an ISO-compliant and certified QS-1 operation with a quality management system approved by NAVSEA as an AMPP-certified coatings facility. We use the work practices that result from these certifications to provide our customers with powder and liquid high-performance coatings.
My primary goal was and continues to be to establish SDPC as the preferred high-performance coating facility provider in San Diego for architectural and engineered projects requiring specification standards, military and defense projects, manufacturing customers, and homeowners seeking quality coatings.​
Teri Howe​
Accounting Manager / Front Office Manager / HR Manager
I started at SDPPC in April 2009 as an A/R A/P clerk. I have 20+ years of experience in the construction field, Accounting Department, and Estimating Department.
In the 14+ years of employment at SDPPC, I was able to bring Payroll in-house, build a relationship with our Customers' AP and AR Departments for Invoicing and collections and meet with the Accountants a few times a year for bookkeeping and tax requirements.
Part of my duties consist of working with the County on Permits, the Board of Equalization for Sales tax, the yearly SWPPP documentation and submittals, and DMV requirements. My goal here is to keep SDPPC as my focus and do everything I can to help this company grow and be successful in all aspects.
I enjoy playing the piano and guitar as well as spending time with my two kids and grandchildren.​
John Washburn
General Manager​
A friend recommended that I speak with the owner of SDPC (Phil Johnson) in late September 2019; he was looking for a general manager at the time. I liked Phil's ideas and passion for taking the company to the next level through technology and efficiency after talking with him, so I joined the team on October 1st, 2019.
I've been with SDPC for three years, and we've seen steady growth. We are always looking for new and better ways to improve our workflow. My ambition is to see the company grow to its full potential.
I grew up riding and racing motorcycles, which led to my son racing, and now I look forward to the weekends my son and I golf.​
Lorenzo Ramirez
Business Development Manager​
I joined the SDPPC team in May 2020. I have 32 years of experience in sales of industrial, hydraulics, motion controls, and now preservation! My main goal is to help build a strong customer service culture at SDPPC and to grow this company into the largest preservation company in San Diego County.​
Esmeralda Johnson ​
Project Coordinator & Estimator ​
I joined SDPPC in 2007, right after high school, and have learned new roles over the years, becoming an asset that has kept me here. I have been an SDPPC full-time estimator for 3 years. I enjoy winning jobs and find it fun seeing the items in a drawing come to life when the items arrive at our facility.
My goal is to continue to help the company grow and to continue to learn more about the business. Being a part of this company since Phil has been here had been awesome; we have come a long way from the good old days. I continue to be impressed and proud of how far we have come and our many accomplishments.​
I am a certified NPBI inspector, passed my test the first time, and being a boy mom has been a blessing!​
Mike Cantwell​
Project Manager ​
Joined SDPPC in January 2022. I am married with two dogs. I have also served on three ships that are now museums! My main goal here at SDPPC is to contribute to the company's growth and success.​
Michelle Simmons ​
Quality Assurance Manager ​
Joined the family business in 2006. I have certifications in NBPI, PCI level 3, QCS, and Internal Auditor 9001:2015.
I love snoopy and watching sports!​
Tony Gracia​
Quality Assurance Representative ​
Joined SDPPC in October of 2022. My goals are to implement innovation, and profitable ideas, and contribute to the success of the company through our future endeavors.
I enjoy Music, Trivia, and American history. ​
Kimberly Shaffer ​
Accounts Payable​
I have been with SDPPC for 10 years. I have always enjoyed working with numbers, which has helped with my accounting position. I worked for many years in purchasing at SDPPC. During that time, I learned what products were used to run and make our company successful.
Over the many years with SDPPC, I have seen our companies' growth and success. I am very proud of this company, the management, and the employees that have brought us to where we are today. Our goal is to continue to see this company grow and expand.
I enjoy time spent with family, and being a grandma has been one of my greatest gifts in life. I have always loved music, dancing, and time spent with friends. I can’t forget my big boy, who welcomes me home every day with a wagging tail and love in his heart!​
Shawnee Self ​
Lead Customer Service Rep ​​
Joined SDPPC in August 2020. Initially wanted a fresh start in a nonretail setting but was able to utilize my customer service skills. My goal at SDPPC is to continue to gain knowledge and capabilities useful throughout the company.
I enjoy casual birding and light paranormal investigation. ​
Connie Torres ​
Customer Service Rep ​
Joined SDPPC in April of 2021. My goal at SDPPC is to enhance my customer service skills and gain more knowledge of the powder coating world.
I am a dog mom and am studying to be a crime scene investigator. ​
Lacie Baty​
Customer Service Rep / Social Media Coordinator​​
I had just recently moved back to San Diego and started working at SDPC on April 18, 2022. I have over 4 years of experience working in the customer service field, and I ultimately wanted to try something out of my comfort zone working here.
Since then, I have begun to take on new hats, if you will, a brief description of my job includes: reviewing the completion pricing of jobs, invoicing, coordinating with customers for delivery and pick up, managing or creating our website, managing our social media, and gradually learning how to more efficiently price jobs.
I had no knowledge of the powder and protective coatings prior, but have made it my goal to absorb as much information as possible, continuously innovate, and bring new ideas to the table, all to better this company and how we service our customers.
I spend my free time painting, and reading, and love animals; I am a cat and dog mom.​
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